193: The Perfect Sound

This comic relates to the song "Mickey," performed in 1982 by one-hit-wonder Toni Basil. The lyrics, as well as the instrumentation of the song, were in fact rather simple, being a perfect example of bubblegum pop in the early 1980s.

In the comic, however, the song is introduced as a musical masterpiece. Cueball points out the opening sequence to his friend and states that it should be considered art. When the chorus sets in and the song unfolds its lyrical brilliancy, his friend has no other comment to make except that there must be something wrong with Cueball.

Cueball's actions might be seen as a critical approach towards over-interpreting music. The comic's title, as well as the stereo setup depicted, could perhaps also denote a sidesweep on audiophiles.

The title text parodies a line from the song and links it with the incomprehension of Cueball's friend.

Discussion

Should "cueball's friend" be an indexed term? He (she?) shows up often, and i identify with him the most.173.245.56.191 00:18, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Oddly enough, there are no notes that lead up to that opening line of the song. It's only drum beats, going, BUM-TS-BUM-BUM-TS BUM-TS-BUM-BUM-TS. The first notes of the song occur as those opening words are sung. 173.245.54.55 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)

It actually says the rising notes follow the opening section not lead up to it, which is correct. 172.68.132.77 18:32, 2 August 2017 (UTC)

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